Home modifications are provided to improve safety and accessibility and independence within the home environment for the client. Examples of home modification activities could include: • grab rails in the shower • ramps (permanent and temporary) • step modifications • access and egress pathways through a property • appropriate lever tap sets or lever door handles • internal and external hand rails next to steps • installation and fitting of emergency alarms and other safety aids and assistive technology In some clinically justified circumstances home modifications could also include: • bathroom redesign (e.g. lowering or removal of shower hobs, changes to design lay out to improve accessibility) • kitchen redesign (e.g. lowering kitchen bench tops, changes to design layout to improve accessibility) • widening doorways and passages (e.g. to allow wheelchair access). Home modifications require a specialised functional assessment to be undertaken by an Occupational Therapist.